Frank Horwill

Caution!

These articles were first published many year's ago and whilst some are as relevant today as they were when new, many are now mostly of historical interest as modern research and coaching methods have superseded them.

Quiz

By Frank Horwill

History

1. Name two runners who, in winning their Olympic 1,500 metres final, also broke the world record.

2. Who was the first man to break 13 mins for 5,000m?

3. Who was the first Englishman to break 3 mins for three-quarters of a mile?

4. Name the man who ran his first ever marathon in the Olympics and not only won, but broke the Olympic record?

5. Who was the first British woman to break 2 mins for 800in metres?

6. What extraordinary cross-country feat did Dave Bedford achieve in one afternoon?

Exercise Physiology

7. What is the difference between VO2 max testing and lactate threshold testing?

8. What middle distance event produces more lactic acid in the blood than any other?

9. What is the latest method of calculating your maximum pulse in theory?